Cannondale CAAD8 8 TRIPLE 2010 VS Giant DEFY 2 2011 specs comparison

Cannondale CAAD8 8 Triple
General InfosModel | CAAD8 8 Triple |
Manufacturer | Cannondale |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Charcoal Grey and Fine Silver -Magnesium White and Jet Black |
Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Vittoria Zaffiro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 2300 Levers Cannondale C4 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula RB-52 Front: Formula RB-51 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Maddux DRX 4000 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | CAAD8 S Double Butted 6061 Alloy |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Cannondale C4 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Cannondale C4 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Tange |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC 8-Speed |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA 7420 ST |
Crankset parts and sizes | 52/42/30 Teeth FSA Tempo Triple |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 2300 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Cannondale CAAD8 8 Triple Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano 2300 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 2300 |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon |
Fork type | Cannondale Slice Ultra |
Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 8 Triple
Component group sets | Shimano 2300 Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Cannondale Ergo Performance |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C3 Carbon-wrapped |

Giant Defy 2
General InfosModel | Defy 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-White and black and yellow |
Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Specific Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra Levers Tektro TK-R340 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano 2200 Front: Formula |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Giant S-R2 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alloy |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Giant Connect |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect |
Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth Shimano Tiagra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tiagra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | Advanced Grade Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 2
Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Cannondale provided us with the latest version of its CAAD8 8 Triple bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Cannondale CAAD8 8 Triple Road here
- Get your Giant Defy 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy 2 Road here